Quantity Surveyor (No Exp Welcome - Training Provided)

SEARCH INDEX PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SEARCH INDEX PTE. LTD. is seeking a skilled Quantity Surveyor to manage cost control and commercial activities on a HDB project in Singapore.

You will take off quantities, evaluate tenders, prepare costing analyses and coordinate subcontractor procurement. You will monitor costs, participate in interim valuations, variations and final accounts, and ensure compliance with contract requirements through rigorous negotiation and contract administration.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Building, Construction Management or related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in the building and construction industry.
• Strong experience in quantity take-off, tendering, costing and subcontractor procurement.
• Hands-on experience in interim valuations, variations, claims and final accounts.
• Good knowledge of construction contracts and contract administration.
• Strong commercial, negotiation and analytical skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Able to work independently, manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Candidates with experience in value engineering and cost optimisation will have an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Take off quantities and source subcontractors and suppliers for tender submission.
• Prepare and evaluate price comparisons, bid analysis and costing summaries.
• Monitor project costs and ensure delivery within approved budget.
• Conduct commercial negotiations with contractors and subcontractors.
• Prepare interim valuations, progress claims and contract variations.
• Prepare, review and negotiate final accounts.
• Liaise with management, consultants, contractors and subcontractors on costing and contractual matters.
• Control project scope and costs to achieve objectives.

Skills

Quantity take-off

Tendering

Costing

Subcontractor procurement

Interim valuations

Variations

Claims and final accounts

Contract administration

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Building, Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Job description

• HDB Project

Job Scope:

• Take off quantities, source subcontractors and suppliers, and prepare tender submission.

• Prepare and evaluate price comparisons, bid analysis and costing summaries.

• Prepare cost analysis and develop cost reduction and value engineering strategies.

• Monitor project costs and ensure projects are delivered within the approved budget.

• Conduct commercial negotiations with contractors and subcontractors.

• Prepare and manage interim valuations, progress claims and contract variations.

• Update and track claim submissions throughout the project.

• Prepare, review and negotiate final accounts.

• Liaise with management, consultants, contractors and subcontractors on costing and contractual matters.

• Control project scope and costs to achieve project objectives.

• Allocate and coordinate work packages with contractors and subcontractors.

• Identify value engineering opportunities and quantify potential cost saving.

• Ensure commercial and contractual activities comply with relevant building contract requirements.

• Perform other quantity surveying and commercial duties as required.
  

Requirements:

• Degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Building, Construction Management or a related discipline.

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in the building and construction industry.

• No experience are welcome to apply

• Strong experience in quantity take-off, tendering, costing and subcontractor procurement.

• Hands-on experience in interim valuations, variations, claims and final accounts.

• Good knowledge of construction contracts and contract administration.

• Strong commercial, negotiation and analytical skills.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise with clients, consultants, contractors and subcontractors.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

• Able to work independently, manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

• Candidates with experience in value engineering and cost optimisation will have an added advantage.

Yoong Poh Feng

EA License | 14C7092

EA Registration Number | R1105076